Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Air
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone Air has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone Air has better resolution of 2736 x 1260 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Apple iPhone Air has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 3149 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 48 MP |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 96990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone Air is Rs. 96990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has IPS LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone Air has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.6%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone Air's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone Air has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone Air's 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone Air's 18 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has version 10.0 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone Air has version 26 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | iPhone 17 AIr |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 12, 2020 | September 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 74.7 x 156.2 x 5.6 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 165 g |
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR Display (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.5 inches, 1260 x 2736 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 89.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | Super Retina XDR Display, 16.63 Cm (6.5″) (Diagonal) All‑screen Oled Display, 2736x1260‑pixel Resolution At 460 Ppi, Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Promotion Technology With Adaptive Refresh Rates Up To 120hz, Hdr Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 141 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi‑Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | Apple C1X Cellular Modem, Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | IMX904 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion Main), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5, Next-generation Portraits With Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red‑eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: Heif and Jpeg |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) IMX914 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | iOS v26 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Apple A19 Pro |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3149 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 210 hours | 100 hours |